Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points, Darius Garland had 10 assists and the Cleveland Cavaliers survived some sloppiness in the final two minutes to win their 12th straight game, 112-107 over the banged-up Miami Heat on Wednesday night.

Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points, Darius Garland had 10 assists and the Cleveland Cavaliers survived some sloppiness in the final two minutes to win their 12th straight game, 112-107 over the banged-up Miami Heat on Wednesday night.

CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points, Darius Garland had 10 assists, and the Cleveland Cavaliers survived some sloppiness in the final two minutes to win their 12th straight game, 112-107 over the banged-up Miami Heat on Wednesday night.

Star guard Darius Garland has been cleared to play in the Cleveland Cavaliers' match against the Miami Heat, providing a significant boost for the team. Garland's return is timely as the Cavaliers aim to maintain their top position in the Eastern Conference.

The Cavs clinch the NBA’s first playoff spot with a gritty win over the Heat, proving they’re built for the grind and ready for a deep run.

Cleveland is the best two-way team in the NBA and that’s been especially true during this winning streak. In their last meeting with Miami, the Cavaliers shot 54% from the field, piling on 68 points in the paint, while holding the Heat to 22 points or less in three of the four quarters.

The Cavs clinched a playoff berth Wednesday night with their 112-107 victory over the Miami Heat at Rocket Arena. They are on a 12-game win streak for the third time this season. After leading for the majority of the contest and storming out to a 17-point lead in the second quarter, the Cavs sent the fans on a roller coaster ride of emotions.

Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points, Evan Mobley added 16 points and 13 rebounds, and the Cleveland Cavaliers closed on a 12-2 run to beat the visiting Miami Heat 112-107 on Wednesday for their 12